SXU ranks No. 4 among Illinois colleges with best ROI for underserved students

Saint Xavier University (SXU) ranked fourth in Illinois among colleges and universities that are considered the best investments for underserved students, according to a new study, “Cornerstones of Student Success: Institutions Yielding High Return on Investment for Underserved Students,” recently released by the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC).

Illinois four-year colleges and universities that primarily grant bachelor’s degrees were included in the study. In total, 55 four-year colleges and universities were included in the analyses (11 public, 38 private nonprofit and six private for-profit). The complete report can be found at: https://goo.gl/BCLnov.

“These findings reinforce Saint Xavier’s continued dedication to student engagement, learning and success,” said President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. “Our mission is to educate and prepare a diverse student population to successfully serve and lead in their careers and communities.”

Recognizing SXU’s excellence in education, U.S. News and World Report has ranked SXU consistently among the Best Colleges in the Midwest and the School of Nursing recently earned the #1 ranking for “Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs.” SXU has been ranked in the top three online graduate Nursing programs for five consecutive years.